1st Grade Catholic Teacher (2 Days/Week)

TrulyHired; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Xavier Academy (FXA) in Dedham, MA seeks a faith-filled 1st Grade Teacher for on-campus days on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with home days guided by lesson plans.

The role covers Language Arts, Math, Science, History, and Religion, emphasizing a Catholic worldview and Bosco-inspired mentorship, with focus on family engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Practicing Catholic with ability to integrate faith across disciplines.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach all core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, History, and Religion.
• Lead instruction on two in-person days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Provide timely feedback on student work from home days.
• Foster Catholic worldview and mentorship in learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Faith integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Job Description

Saint Francis Xavier Academy (FXA) is a joyful, family-centered Catholic hybrid academy launching in Dedham, MA. Uniting the invaluable gifts of the home with the benefits of structured classroom days, FXA operates on a unique schedule: two full in-person instructional days on campus (Tuesdays and Thursdays) complemented by three home days guided by provided lesson plans. Our educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the heart and "Preventive System" of St. John Bosco.

FXA is seeking an academically rigorous, faith-filled 1st Grade Teacher for our in-class days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 1st Grade Teacher will use provided lesson plans and texts to lead academic instruction, integrate a vibrant Catholic worldview across disciplines, and build excitement in learning.

Teach all core academic subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, History, and Religion.

Feedback & Mastery: Provide thorough and timely feedback on student work submitted from home days to gauge student understanding and adjust classroom instruction accordingly.

Bosconian Mentorship: Act as a joyful mentor to students, utilizing St. John Bosco's educational approach of gentle accompaniment and mutual respect.

Build relationships with families and encourage them in their home education days.

Job Requirements

Practicing Catholic with a strong comfort level integrating the Catholic faith across diverse academic disciplines.

Bachelor's degree in education or similar field; teaching license preferred.

Clear communication skills.